Friday, July 8, 2011

Fresh Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 cup quinoa, cooked
  • 1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup dill
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice 
Directions:
Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 35 min Yield: 4

  1. In a saute pan, pour in the quinoa, broth, tbsp of oil and salt. Cook covered over low heat for about 20 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
  2. While the rice is cooking, lightly toast the walnuts then chop coarsely.
  3. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in the walnuts, dill, lemon juice and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
Approx. Calories 350 per serving

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